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Liard with cross of the Order of the Holy Spirit - Louis XIV
1655 year| Billon (.104 silver) | 0.665 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | France |
|---|---|
| King | Louis XIV (1643-1715) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1655 |
| Value | 1 Liard (1⁄80 LT) |
| Currency | Livre tournois (1204-1795) |
| Composition | Billon (.104 silver) |
| Weight | 0.665 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#37809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of France.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FR. E. N. REX. 1655.
Engraver: Jean Warin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Liard coin with the cross of the Order of the Holy Spirit is that it was minted during the reign of King Louis XIV of France, who was known as the "Sun King" and ruled for over 70 years, bringing great prosperity and cultural achievements to France.
